Jyestha is the 18th Nakshatra occupying 16 degrees 40 minutes Scorpio till the end of Scorpio in the sky. Jyestha is ruled by Mercury. Here's what it represents:
Lord Indra and Jyestha
He is the eldest son of Goddess Aditi and Sage Kashyap. He's widely celebrated in the Rig Veda as the destroyer of evil. He is all-powerful, bold, strong, fearless and mighty, and is known to possess 1,000 powers. He's best known for slaying Vrtra, a demon, with Vajra, a thunderbolt - which is his preferred weapon. He has a “no-mercy” policy on the battlefield, and his conquests over the most demonic of demons have earned him the title of King of the heavens. He's the protector of all the Gods, who consider him to be their King. Lord Indra is a benevolent King who shares his bounty liberally with the people of his kingdom. He genuinely cares for those who are less privileged. He is worshipped for food, rain, health, livelihood, prosperity, protection and progeny, as he is the God of fertility. He's known for his physical strength. However, it must not overshadow his mental prowess. He has a piercing mind, is well-versed in ancient and occult sciences, and is an expert in creating illusions to fool his enemies.
Jyestha symbol
Jyestha’s main symbol is a talisman, which is worn by Lord Indra. It is said that he taught the sages the science of Ayurveda. He has a buffed body, brawny arms, strong limbs, and is mature looking.
Jyestha careers
The native would achieve extraordinary things, face life’s challenges with great fortitude, honour one’s word and not shy away from responsibility. The Jyestha native would occupy the senior-most position in society, reflecting Lord Indra’s status as the eldest son of Goddess Aditi and Sage Kashyapa. So a high-ranking government officer, an entrepreneur/business leader, a military commander, a politician, a union leader, a sportsperson, a community leader, etc. are seen from Jyestha. The native would be driven by the materialistic pleasures of life. One could even resort to using drugs given the mythology of Lord Indra's overreliance on Soma (nectar of immortality). Lord Indra has been depicted to be a victim of ego. The native, blinded by success, would therefore fail to acknowledge the contribution of others. The native may fall prey to envy, may misuse one’s authority, and turn vindictive.
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